Weird Science
It's all in the name of science...Weird Science.
1985 | 93m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | John Hughes |
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| Writer: | John Hughes |
| Staring: |
| Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, whose purpose is to boost their confidence level by putting them into situations which require Gary and Wyatt to act like men. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 01, 1985 |
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| Director: | John Hughes |
| Writer: | John Hughes |
| Genres: | Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Keywords | nerd, biker, based on comic, morphing, mischievous, playful, lighthearted, absurd, hilarious, whimsical, ridiculous |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Silver Pictures |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $38,934,048
Budget: $7,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Anthony Michael Hall | Gary |
| Kelly LeBrock | Lisa |
| Ilan Mitchell-Smith | Wyatt |
| Bill Paxton | Chet |
| Suzanne Snyder | Deb |
| Judie Aronson | Hilly |
| Robert Downey Jr. | Ian |
| Robert Rusler | Max |
| Vernon Wells | Lord General |
| Britt Leach | Al |
| Barbara Lang | Lucy |
| Michael Berryman | Mutant Biker |
| Ivor Barry | Henry |
| Ann Coyle | Carmen |
| Suzy J. Kellems | Gymnast |
| John Kapelos | Kandy Bar Owner |
| Fred D. Scott | Bar Patron |
| Vince Townsend Jr. | Bar Patron |
| Chino 'Fats' Williams | Bar Patron |
| Jill Whitlow | Perfume Salesgirl |
| Theodocia Goodrich | Lingerie Saleswoman |
| Wallace Langham | The Weenies |
| Johnny Timko | The Weenies |
| Mikul Robins | The Weenies |
| Darren Harris | The Weenies |
| Renee Props | The Weenies |
| Michael Cramer | The Weenies |
| Todd Hoffman | The Weenies |
| D'Mitch Davis | Bartender |
| Mary Steelsmith | Girl in Bathroom |
| Robin Frohman | Girl in Bathroom |
| Alison Carole Lowe | Girl in Upside Down Bathroom |
| Kym Malin | Girl Playing Piano |
| Jennifer Balgobin | Biker Girl |
| Jeff Jensen | Metal Face |
| Prince Hughes | Party Guest |
| Rick LeFevour | Policeman |
| Rock A. Walker | Policeman |
| Joe Gieb | Blob Operator |
| Kevin Thompson | Blob Operator |
| Doug MacHugh | Wyatt's Father |
| Pamela Gordon | Wyatt's Mother |
| James Huffman | Young Kid at Party (uncredited) |
| Steve James | Guy at Table (uncredited) |
| Michael K. Washko | Mall Shopper (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| John Hughes | Screenplay, Director |
| Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography |
| Chris Lebenzon | Editor |
| Mark Warner | Editor |
| Scott K. Wallace | Editor |
| Jackie Burch | Casting |
| Luca Kouimelis | Script Supervisor |
| John W. Corso | Production Design |
| Jennifer Polito | Set Decoration |
| James Allen | Art Direction |
| Don Zepfel | Unit Production Manager |
| Dagmar Loesch | Hairstylist |
| Michael Germain | Makeup Artist |
| Randy Tepper | Still Photographer |
| Kathy Nelson | Music Supervisor |
| James R. Alexander | Production Sound Mixer |
| John J. Stephens | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Gary Ladinsky | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Robert L. Hoyt | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Roger Heman Jr. | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Greg Agalsoff | Boom Operator |
| Bennie E. Dobbins | Stunt Coordinator |
| Gary Wright | Foley Editor |
| Steve Richardson | Foley Editor |
| Jack M. Marino | Property Master |
| Vince Melandri | ADR Editor |
| James Bolt | ADR Recordist |
| Greg Wayne Elam | Stunts |
| Kimberly Epper | Stunts |
| Steve Cremin | Stunts |
| John-Clay Scott | Stunts |
| Kay Whipple | Stunts |
| Daniel Maldonado | Stunts |
| Joseph W. Calloway | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Ira Newborn | Original Music Composer |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Design |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Steve Kelso | Stunts |
| Phil Culotta | Stunts |
| Sharon Schaffer | Stunts |
| Paul M. Lane | Stunts |
| Shawn Patrick Lane | Stunts |
| James Fierro | Stunts |
| Bob Herron | Stunts |
| John R. Leonetti | First Assistant Camera |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Joel Silver | Producer |
| Jane Vickerilla | Associate Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 32 | 47 | 20 |
| 2024 | 5 | 35 | 47 | 24 |
| 2024 | 6 | 38 | 80 | 24 |
| 2024 | 7 | 34 | 52 | 21 |
| 2024 | 8 | 34 | 60 | 23 |
| 2024 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 17 |
| 2024 | 11 | 25 | 52 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 15 |
| 2025 | 1 | 25 | 47 | 16 |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 26 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 641 | 882 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 952 | 954 |